Rise N Shine : Plastic Awareness Programme

The Rise N Shine Club of Vickram College of Engineering conducted a "Plastic Usage Awareness Programme on 23/07/18 for the schools nearby. Around 140 students of Class 8 and 9 from Thirumonsolai Government School participated. The programme was conducted in the Ramanujam Conference Hall. The program commennced with the Tamil Thai Vazthu. Ms. Kalaivani of final year ECE gave the welcome address to the gathering. The movie " A Plastic Ocean " was screened to the students. A Plastic Ocean is a documentary film directed by the Australian journalist Craig Leeson. It dives into and investigates the devastating impacts that plastic has caused to our environment, especially our marine life.

The session was follwed by a question and answer session conducted by Mr.Sivanesh and Mr.Nawaz. The inquisitive school students clarified their doubts about  the effects of using plastics.

The programme came to an end with a Vote of Thanks by Mr.Balaji Ganesh of final year CIVIL.